Emerald Opens 2025 Euro River Season Early

Emerald Cruises has opened its booking window ahead of schedule for the entire 2025 Europe river cruise season. They have increased the number of departures for some of their most popular itineraries and are offering exclusive discounts and benefits for Read More …

Cambodian Temple Gets UNESCO Nod

Koh Ker Temple, an ancient temple complex in Cambodia, was officially added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List on September 17, 2023, during the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The temple, also known as Read More …

Cruise Line Cancels Itineraries After Hamas Attack

Royal Caribbean has canceled two scheduled voyages aboard Rhapsody of the Seas departing from Haifa, Israel, on October 9 and October 13, 2023, due to safety concerns following a series of land, sea, and air attacks in Israel on Saturday, Read More …

Protecting Forests In The Congo

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and Rainforest Foundation Norway (RFN) are partnering with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to launch the first ever direct access fund for Indigenous Peoples and local communities protecting forests in the Democratic Republic of the Read More …

Tiny Ships: This One Has Only 7 Other Guests

Luxury Hotel Barge Operator European Waterways has launched its newest Ultra Deluxe vessel, the eight-passenger Kir Royale, which will cruise the Champagne region of France starting in May 2024. The vessel features major upgrades that include a more spacious layout Read More …

Should I Fly Right Now?

Airlines continue to work on staffing and scheduling issues, causing a reduction in flight delays and cancellations. Still, these things happen and continue to happen at a higher rate than in 2019, pre-global epidemic. Let’s start with a list of Read More …

Helpful Security Tips For Travelers

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects to screen more than 14 million passengers during the Labor Day holiday weekend from Sept. 1, 2023 through Sept. 6, 2023. The busiest day is projected to be Sept. 1, 2023, when TSA expects Read More …